Mechanical Engineer jobs in United Kingdom

A new manufacturing facility is being established in Senai Ipark, Johor Bahru, specializing in medical devices, injection molding, and precision engineering. We welcome talent with relevant industry experience to apply. For the right candidate, our client is prepared to offer up to a 30% increase on your current salary.

• Design and develop molds for plastic injection molding, ensuring they meet product specifications and manufacturing standards.
• Collaborate with the R&D and production teams to create innovative tooling solutions.

• Oversee the maintenance and repair of existing molds to ensure consistent product quality and production efficiency.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to mold performance, wear, and defects.

• Apply expertise in medical plastics to design and develop molds for medical-grade plastic products.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements for medical plastics.

• Identify opportunities to improve mold design and manufacturing processes to reduce cycle time, improve quality, and minimize costs.
• Implement best practices in tooling design and manufacturing to enhance overall efficiency.

• Work closely with the quality assurance team to ensure molds produce components that meet or exceed quality standards.
• Conduct regular inspections and tests to verify mold performance and product quality.
• Liaise with external suppliers and vendors for mold fabrication, repair, and modification services.
• Evaluate and select vendors based on quality, cost, and delivery performance.

• Maintain accurate records of mold designs, modifications, and maintenance activities.
• Prepare detailed reports on tooling performance, including recommendations for improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, quality, and R&D, to support new product development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and training to junior engineers and technicians.

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in mold design and tooling within the plastic manufacturing industry.
• Proficiency in CAD software for mold design and analysis.
• Expertise in medical plastics is a significant advantage.
• Fluent in Mandarin, both written and spoken, to communicate effectively with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of injection molding processes, materials, and tooling techniques.